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Sir Daniel Day-Lewis at 60: the actor's 10 best roles

Arguably the most acclaimed actor of his generation, Sir Daniel Day-Lewis turns 60 today. In a screen career that stretches back 37 years (not counting an uncredited early appearance in 1971’s ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’), he has a mere 28 credits to his name – yet his reputation lends weight to the old adage that it’s quality, not quantity, that really counts.

Here are ten of the key roles from his illustrious and distinctive body of work.